Originally designed and launched in 2013, Autodromo’s modern classic Prototipo Chronograph draws aesthetic inspiration from vintage racing chronographs of the late ’60s and early ’70s, but with clean, minimalist detailing at every turn. The 42mm wide stainless steel case has gentle curves and integrated lugs, recalling the curved body shapes of the so-called “Prototype” cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s (“Prototipo” is Italian for Prototype).
Among the earliest watches to be powered by an innovative Seiko hybrid quartz chronograph movement (also known as a meca-quartz), the Prototipo features a 1/5 second sweep hand and instant chronograph reset thanks to internal mechanical linkages shared with Seiko’s celebrated in-house automatic movements. Encircling the dial are both a Tachymeter scale to calculate average speed and a Pulsometer scale to calculate heart rate. At 6 o’clock is a date window that is at once easy to read, yet unobtrusive.
In the days before digital timing, everyone from hobbyists to professional drivers timed their laps with analog stopwatches and wrist-worn chronographs. The watch was more than an accessory – it was an all-important tool for the serious racer. The 1960s and 1970s produced some of the most iconic cars and legendary drivers, and the Autodromo Prototipo pays homage to the watches worn by the greats in the cockpit during this golden age.
The Protoype Era in racing was a time when legendary drivers competed in equally legendary machines. Fast, colorful and dangerous, Prototype cars ushered in the modern technological age of endurance racing, and wrote the final chapter in the long tradition of open road racing in Europe.
Note to collectors: This latest re-issue of the Prototipo has flathead caseback screws, replacing the hex screws of the original series.
SPECIFICATIONS
Japan Made Seiko VK63 Chronograph Hybrid Meca-Quartz Movement
True mechanical reset chronograph
1/5 second sweep center-stop hand
Stainless Steel Case
Sapphire Crystal
Date window
Water Resistant to 50 Meters (5 ATM)
Genuine Leather Strap
Case Dimensions- 48mm x 42mm
Case Thickness – 11.5mm
Strap – 20mm Lug Width
Fast Shipping and professional packaging
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Note: Orders with multiple items will have a separate processing period for each item.
Before shipping before shipping, we'll conduct a thorough inspection of the items you have ordered. Most orders are now shipped within 48 hrs. The delivery time should be between 3-7 days.
Returns
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Our policy lasts for 30 days. If 30 days have gone in the past since you purchased however, we're unable to give you a return or exchange.
The item should not be in use and must be in its original condition. It must also be returned in the original packaging.
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